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Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories.

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform" was initiated by the University of Strathclyde, a prominent educational institution located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement falls under the education category, with the primary industry classification being CPV code 38000000 for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This contract, which is in the award stage as of 2025, was conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions by 24th January 2025. The key dates include the contract signing on 28th July 2025, and the award stage was finalised by this date. The awarded supplier for this contract is Biolytic Lab Performance Inc., a company based in the USA, suggesting an international involvement in this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing scientific and laboratory equipment, specifically those specialising in oligonucleotide synthesis technology. Given the need for medium and high throughput synthesisers, businesses with capabilities in advanced chemical synthesis machinery and post-processing accessories would find this contract particularly appealing. SMEs like Biolytic Lab Performance Inc. have already shown interest and capability in fulfilling such requirements, indicating room for growth within this niche market. The inclusion of community benefits and a comprehensive provision for potential contract extensions imply that businesses could establish long-term relationships through responsive and high-quality service delivery. The procurement method adopts an inclusive open approach, promoting diverse participation which is beneficial for innovative and competitively priced solutions.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories.

Notice Description

This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785765
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementenquiries@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOLYTIC LAB PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520397
    Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories. - This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535923
    Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories. - This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.

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